Bariatric surgery has been a top choice for tackling obesity. It offers substantial and lasting weight loss. For instance, procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass have shown impressive results. After a decade, these surgeries can lead to a total weight loss of 23. 4% and 26. 9%, respec
Polygraph tests are tools used to detect lies by measuring physiological responses. Traditionally, examiners score these tests manually, but this method can be flawed. Human biases, whether political, regional, religious, or personal, can skew results. Even factors like stress and fatigue can affect
The Pentagon is in the middle of a messy situation. A leak investigation has caused a lot of drama and a few high-profile firings. The secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is at the center of it all. His office has been a battleground, with ugly politics playing out between key staff members. Three
In the vast world of the internet, strange and remarkable stories still manage to capture attention. Recently, a video of identical twins from Queensland, Australia, went viral. Bridgette and Paula Powers, known as the Twinnies, spoke in perfect sync during an interview. This wasn't their first b
The federal government underwent a major shakeup in its first 100 days under a new administration. A group of young tech experts, led by a billionaire entrepreneur, stormed into various government agencies. Their mission? To slash spending, cancel contracts, and even shut down entire depar
At a recent funeral for Pope Francis, two world leaders, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, shared a moment that has sparked interest. Their firm handshake during the "sign of peace" at the Mass was just one of many intense interactions they have had over the years. This event was not the first time
The draft night for football players is usually a thrilling event. However, for Shedeur Sanders, it turned into a mix of excitement and confusion. The night started with a prank call that left him bewildered. Someone tricked him into thinking he was about to be picked. Shedeur was eager, saying, "Be
A brief, but potentially significant, meeting took place inside St. Peter's Basilica. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump had a 15-minute chat before the funeral of Pope Francis. The White House thought it was "very productive, " while Zelensky saw it as "very symbol
There's a lot of talk about Andrew Cuomo these days. He's running for mayor of New York City and has just secured a big endorsement. The 1199SEIU, the city's largest health care workers' union, has thrown its support behind him. This might seem surprising to some. After all, the union's leader, Geor
Cricket is getting a boost in the Northwest. The Northwest BC Cricket Association has its eyes on a new field in Port Edward. This could be a game-changer for local athletes and the community. Right now, cricket clubs from Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, and Thornhill all play under the association
